Ramadan — a month of mercy and forgiveness.
The ninth month of the Hijri calendar — its meaning, fasting rules, daily rhythm, Laylat al-Qadr, and its beloved duas.
Countdown to Ramadan 2027
206
Days
16
Hrs
55
Min
32
Sec
Around February 7, 2027 · subject to moon sighting
Today's fasting times — London, United Kingdom
Suhoor ends
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Iftar
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شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِيَ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind." — Quran 2:185
Four pillars
How Muslims spend Ramadan
Sawm (Fasting)
Abstain from food, drink, and intimacy from Fajr to Maghrib with the intention of worship.
Quran
Ramadan is the month of the Quran. Recite, reflect, and complete a khatm if possible.
Qiyam & Taraweeh
Stand in night prayer — a hallmark of Ramadan nights.
Sadaqah & Zakat
Give generously. Pay Zakat al-Fitr before Eid prayer.
A day in Ramadan
From Suhoor to Taraweeh
Before Fajr
Suhoor
Eat a light, blessed pre-dawn meal. Never skip it — there is barakah in it.
Fajr
Begin the fast
Pray Fajr and start your day with dhikr and Quran.
Morning
Quran & work
Dedicate time to recitation alongside your daily duties.
Afternoon
Rest & dua
Preserve energy, avoid idle speech, increase in istighfar.
Maghrib
Iftar
Break your fast with dates and water — a moment of accepted dua.
Isha
Taraweeh
Pray Taraweeh, ideally in congregation, then close with witr.
Fasting rules
What breaks the fast — and what doesn't
Breaks the fast
- Eating or drinking intentionally
- Intentional vomiting
- Menstruation or postnatal bleeding
- Sexual intercourse during fasting hours
- Deliberately swallowing anything reaching the stomach
Does not break the fast
- Eating or drinking by forgetfulness
- Involuntary vomiting
- Rinsing the mouth (without swallowing)
- Using miswak or brushing teeth
- Taking a shower or swimming
General guide. For personal circumstances (illness, travel, pregnancy, medication), consult a qualified scholar.
The Last Ten Nights
Laylat al-Qadr
Hidden within the last ten nights of Ramadan, the Night of Decree is when the Quran began to be revealed. Worship on this one night is greater than eighty-three years of devotion.
لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
"The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months." — Quran 97:3
- A calm, peaceful night — neither too hot nor too cold
- The sun rises the next morning without strong rays
- Most likely on the odd nights of the last ten (21, 23, 25, 27, 29)
- Worshippers feel unusual tranquility and sweetness in ibadah
Zakat al-Fitr — closing the month with generosity
An obligatory charity paid by every Muslim — including on behalf of dependents — before the Eid prayer. It purifies the fast and ensures no Muslim is without joy on Eid day.
Who
Every Muslim with a surplus of food
How much
≈ one sa' of staple food (~2.5–3 kg)
When
Before the Eid al-Fitr prayer
Duas of Ramadan
Prayers to keep close
Intention for fasting (Niyyah)
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ غَدٍ عَنْ أَدَاءِ فَرْضِ رَمَضَانَ هَذِهِ السَّنَةِ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
Nawaytu ṣawma ghadin ʿan adāʾi farḍi Ramaḍāna hādhihi-s-sanati lillāhi taʿālā
I intend to fast tomorrow of the obligation of Ramadan this year for the sake of Allah, the Most High.
Dua at Iftar
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba-ẓ-ẓamaʾu wa-btalati-l-ʿurūqu wa thabata-l-ajru in shāʾa-llāh
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Dua of Laylat al-Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allāhumma innaka ʿafuwwun tuḥibbu-l-ʿafwa fa-ʿfu ʿannī
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness — so forgive me.
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